'Off the Page' by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer

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From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and her daughter and co-writer, Samantha van Leer, comes OFF THE PAGE, a tender and appealing romantic YA novel filled with humor, adventure, and magical relationships.
 
Sixteen-year-old Delilah is finally united with Oliver—a prince literally taken from the pages of a fairy tale. There are, however, complications now that Oliver has been able to enter the real world. To exist in Delilah’s world, Oliver must take the place of a regular boy. Enter Edgar, who agrees to take Oliver’s role in Delilah’s favorite book. In this multilayered universe, the line between what is on the page and what is possible is blurred, but all must be resolved for the characters to live happily ever after. Includes twelve full-color illustrations, and black-and-white decorations throughout.
 
Full of humor and witty commentary about life, OFF THE PAGE is a stand-alone novel as well as a companion to the authors’ bestseller Between the Lines, and is perfect for readers looking for a fairytale ending. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Meg Cabot are sure to appreciate this novel about love, romance, and relationships.

The characters were okay. I liked some. Disliked others.
Edgar was cool. I would have loved to be his friend. He was quirky. He had some cool things about him. The video game thing. The love for his mom. These things made him pretty awesome. He was loyal. But he was a bit of an oddball. Knowing random things. Edgar had a lot of personality. Witty retorts. Funny remarks. He was great. He had faults. And the yearning to see his mother. Homesickness. He was an adventure seeker. He was pretty cool.
Oliver could have been better. He was ignorant. That made him funny. He wasn't the best romantic. But he was good at being charming. (Honestly. How is he not Prince Charming?) He was kind. But very ignorant. Which I thought was hilarious. His lack of knowledge about the real world made his remarks funny. The fairy remark? Wow. Amazing. He was very good at talking with people. Which makes me wonder how he got with Deliliah. (Not reading the first book is bad. Bad.)
I simply dislike Deliliah. She annoyed me. You have to have a life outside guys. She had to be annoying... She was a bit obsessed. There wasn't much personality in her character. She was attached to Oliver. And became a mopey teenager otherwise. She had no life outside of the book. It's like grades didn't matter. No extracirciulars! Alas! The teenager in her natural habitat. Pining after people who may never notice her. But her someone did. Which is the odd thing.

The plot wasn't bad. I thought it would be all cutesy, but it turned out to only snippets of that. It was a bit of a hunt for the wishes. I wanted more of Seraphima and Oliver in the real world, though. That was perfect. They were so hilarious. I couldn't stand it. I had to laugh. The plot wasn't the most interesting. It was interesting to see their hunt for a wish. That was cool. We got to explore the book more. And the book was a cool place. Towers and castles and unicorn meadows. Unicorn meadows. I can't help but smile at the thought of unicorns pranching around a meadow of daisies and Whatnots.
There was a lot of romance, though. Which isn't bad... I didn't particularly like Delilah and Oliver. Edgar and Jules was so much better. The romance was funny when Deliliah had to pretend to like Edgar. Dear god. That was hilarious. I swear I felt palpable sexual tension in that mini golf course scene. Dang.

There wasn't a lot of action. It was mostly a lot of drama. Which was okay. It wasn't anything quite amazing or important. Just dramatic. Oh my, look who has cancer. Look who needs to be out. Romance romance romance. If there were a few fighting scenes, I might have enjoyed this more. Oh well...

The Deliliah-Oliver relationship annoyed me. Probably because I didn't read book one (Between the Lines.) But Edgar and Jules? Nice. There was more chemistry with Jules and Edgar. More tension. It was funny to see them try to resist kissing. They struggled. Delilah was wimpy when she was away from Oliver. And Oliver was too accepting. Another reason why fantasy princes shouldn't be dating real girls.
It seemed like everyone was pairing off, though. I mean...seriously? The real world isn't like that. Who didn't get a relationship? Maureen? Everyone did. That's annoying. I don't think the world pairs off everyone. Shouldn't there be more single people? Like whoa. Even Chris got a girl! And I didn't like the actually-geeky-popular-girl thing. That's cliche. Way too cliche.

When Serphima entered the real world...it was hilarious. I loved it. What's a mall to them? A food court? It was funny. Good comedic relief. It was perfect.
And her argument with Allie. That was amazing. Cat fight! (Sorry. I had to.) Both were cruel in their own way. Saucy in their own way. So that clash. It's like two opposing forces finally meeting. It was crazy. It was offensive on a different level. Snappy dialogue. I could imagine the scene right in front of my eyes.

The ending was...odd. I thought Jules would be pulled in. Seraphima might enjoy the real world in the end. Who knows? Maureen did. I felt like there could have been more. The end scenes with Jessamyn...not bad. Tension-building scenes. It's do or die really. And that was quite interesting.
But the ending ending? Meh. Less than I expected. Why couldn't Jules be happy too? I mean...why? Seraphima liked our world anyways. Just trade the two again. I don't get why Oliver and Delilah get a happy ending, but Jules doesn't. Excuse me? Jules was so much cooler than Delilah in her pinky finger. It didn't seem fair.
But fair isn't how stories work.

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'Ara' by BR Eddy: Blitz

Ara

by B.R. Eddy

Release Date: Fall 2014

339 pages

Summary from Goodreads:

Ara Vertrees is an advisor to the King in Jimalia, a thriving island nation in the middle of a vast ocean. Her macaws are trained to fly home to the palace to repeat confidential information. When their messages become more and more troubling, she finds herself in the middle of a crisis she never expected. Ara's story is full of adventure, friendship, mystery, love and loss. Join Ara and her companions as they fight pirates, uncover deception, find love and fight for Jimalia.

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Archer placed both hands firmly on the desk, “We will need to act quickly. I must confront him.”

Ara nodded, “Aye, he must be taken by surprise, we can’t allow him any time to prepare.” She

looked directly into Archer’s eyes, “You must sharpen your swordsman’s skills. He will not cede

to you peacefully. It will come to swords.”

Archer snuffed, “My swordsmanship is exemplary.”

Captain Upshaw faced him aggressively, “You mustn’t underestimate him. He is many years

your senior and served the navy when he was your age.”

Archer laughed, “He’s a fat old man! I have a clear advantage over him, my victory is sure.”

He was startled by the distinct ring of a sword being drawn from its sheath. All jumped in the

small space, Ara’s sword sang over the table, her face was mad with rage, “Outside now!”

Ara was furious. The damn fool! She chased him out into the officers’ lobby where he fumbled

at his sword hilt. Although she was speaking to Archer, all fled the chartroom to escape her

swinging sword. She chased Archer out onto the deck where his humiliation would be seen by

all, as it would come to pass if he didn’t put his arrogant ways behind him. Except this bout

would not end in his death.

Archer finally freed his sword from its sheath and faced her, but before he could find his footing

she sliced his shirt with a controlled swing under his defenses, “He will rend you to ribbons! He

has served in battle and is familiar with fighting to kill. If you honestly think your fancy little

fencing training by instructors who were too afraid to offend a Cannon gives you a ‘clear

advantage’ then you’re a dead man walking!” She struck his blade down hard, rage fueling her.

The hilt of her own sword rung from the strike so hard that it hurt her hand. She sliced at him

again, this time at his shoulder, this time finding skin. “My own young apprentice could oust

you, and I am just a court lady!”

The men around them hooted and hollered, excited by the confrontation. Shells were being

collected left and right for betting. They were all around them, up in the shrouds and on the aft-

and forecastles, stomping their feet and chanting something Ara couldn’t distinguish. She was

entirely focused on Archer.

Archer roared and charged her sloppily. She snuffed in distaste as she stepped aside calmly,

leaving one foot planted for him to trip over, which he did. He yelped as his face cracked against

the deck loudly.

His sword slid away from him, he groaned as he flipped over to his back, grasping his head. Ara

stood over him, pressing the tip of her blade to his throat, “You’re dead.”

The men cheered and hollered. Archer’s face burned red.

“Now…” She sheathed her sword and took a breath, “You must sharpen your swordsman’s

skills.”

He sat up and hung his head for a moment, but then retrieved his sword and found his feet, “Aye,

councilor.”

About the Author
My name is Brit and I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. My work with animals brought macaws into my life. They frightened me, moved me, hurt me, loved me and made me grow. I hope that my novel will help people understand these birds better! They are breathtaking and intelligent, but do not make good pets for most families. They require a lot of space and attention, can be very destructive and can easily outlive you. They can be incredible companions to the right people. Please keep all these things in mind when considering a macaw as a pet!"

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'Fell of Dark' by Patrick Downes

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A book that challenges the word "powerful" and obliterates it

Written in searing prose, this is the story of two boys: Erik, who performs miracles, and Thorn, who hears voices. The book chronicles their lives as their minds devolve into hallucinations, and shows the way their worlds intersect, culminating in a final stand-off.

This debut novel offer a raw, insightful look at the forces that compel us to act against our will. Even more so, it captivates and dares us to look away, knowing full well we can't.

I just...I don't even know what to say.
Whoa.

*This will be a short review.*

The two main characters were the best and strongest points. They were fascinating. Perhaps creepily so.
Erik made miracles. I didn't see that, though. Where are the miracles? Where? I didn't read miracles happening. I wanted what I was promised. That's all I ask for. I felt like there should have been something else. Something more. And when did he make his lovely girlfriend like him? Or push him away? With the double perspective, it can be harder to show all that happens. We get certain parts of their lives. That is simply a problem for me because I get left out of the loop. Erik could have been better. Given him some more personality. He was locked in this vicious cycle where he would just take the pain and talk about 'you'. He believed that he would be a husband in the future and married to a girl he never met. While I his dreaming, I didn't expect it to happen.
Thorn was controlled by the voices. The Sawmen. The Guardians. The Architect. I thought he was hearing things. That HE was causing pain upon himself. Which might make sense if the Architect didn't enter his body. (I'm still confused about that.) He thought his parents were demons, and perhaps parents are. (But that would mean all future parents are demons as well. Especially since Thorn thought it was appropriate to cut off the demon-ness at the source--when you are young.) I don't think that's entirely right. It's an odd way of thinking. That just means babies are evil before they are evil. Doesn't make too much sense to me.
Is what made these two special just a lie? Are they just in an insane asylum pretending this happened? (Credit to my friend for that reasoning.) It made no sense to me. I could just not understand this. That might be it.

The plot was a mess. I don't even want to try to comprehend the mess that is the plot. It was too confusing. So much happened. Since the story seemed to be told in little chunks, I hoped for little battles of the mind or something. That's not what I got. I ended up with two very confusing perspectives that didn't do much. The little chunks described random thoughts and happenings. It wasn't much. There wasn't much plot.
It wasn't until the end that the two met. And that didn't seem right to me since we were promised a meeting in the premise. I felt like there was too much on both their sides.

The ending was...confusing as well. What happened? Why the guns? Is there a rhyme or reason for any of this? I didn't find it if there is. There was no reason for Thorn to even meet Erik. Unless persuaded by someone else, Thorn would have never met Erik. I thought they would meet at school or something. But no. They randomly met in a park. What compelled Erik to be there? Fate? I don't think so!
The afterword was bittersweet. That afterword was good for me. I liked it. It made no sense with the story, though. What do little kids playing have anything to do with Erik and Thorn? I'm not sure.

This story was a whole bunch of 'I don't know's. And a lot of confusion. I couldn't understand the story. That's maybe the first thing. I didn't understand. I couldn't. Some might be able to understand. I didn't. That's simply it.

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'Openly Straight' by Kill Konigsberg

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The award-winning novel about being out, being proud, and being ready for something else . . . now in paperback.

Rafe is a normal teenager from Boulder, Colorado. He plays soccer. He's won skiing prizes. He likes to write.

And, oh yeah, he's gay. He's been out since 8th grade, and he isn't teased, and he goes to other high schools and talks about tolerance and stuff. And while that's important, all Rafe really wants is to just be a regular guy. Not that GAY guy. To have it be a part of who he is, but not the headline, every single time.

So when he transfers to an all-boys' boarding school in New England, he decides to keep his sexuality a secret -- not so much going back in the closet as starting over with a clean slate. But then he sees a classmate break down. He meets a teacher who challenges him to write his story. And most of all, he falls in love with Ben . . . who doesn't even know that love is possible.

This witty, smart, coming-out-again story will appeal to gay and straight kids alike as they watch Rafe navigate feeling different, fitting in, and what it means to be himself.

Funny characters. The characters were humorous and kind. They were likable and extremely so.
Rafe was fascinating because of that. He was gay but not gay. That was fascinating. I can understand his want for no labels. It made sense. But denying that part of you? That's practically impossible. You can't stop being yourself. You can't stop being Rafe. Of course, you can stop being the gay guy. (If you understand.) But you can't stop being gay. I liked his writing. It was quite emotional. (That fastwrite. That was great.) His writing was great. It told a story from his perspective. And it showed his life before Natick. It showed his past experiences. We got backstory through the stories Rafe wrote. Rafe was a combination of things. He was athletic, but he hung out with survivalists. (The apocalypse is coming!) It was an odd combination. But I admire him for it. (And I find Rafe a great character because I KNOW a Rafe. Heh heh. It makes things oh-so amazing.)
Ben was a good soul. I liked his kind personality. He would do lots for Bryce and Rafe. They were his best friends. I admired his loyalty. He was also a cool guy. He wasn't a jock in the way you might think. He was athletic at most. But he was also himself. He was Ben. Who was Ben? Ben was a kind soul who had a deeper side. (Not everybody has that side.) I can't say much of anything else, though. I didn't get enough from Ben. I wanted more. Maybe some poetry reading? I don't know. I felt like Ben didn't have too much depth. He seemed...flat to me. What do I mean? It is tough to say. I can't be clear about my thoughts on Ben; Rafe definitely wasn't.

The plot was good. It was quite dramatic. I mean...whoa. We had the introductory scenes. A bit boring, if you ask me. Then...wham! We hit the gay-but-not-gay scenes. I can't really...put my finger on those scenes. The majority of the plot was taken over by Ben and Rafe flirting-but-not-flirting. (See what I did there?) I didn't mind the cute flirting scenes.
But there didn't seem to be much of anything else. They hung out. That's the majority of the plot. Hanging out and making cute quips. The banter wasn't bad. Some of the vocabulary was...hard for me to understand. (My vocabulary isn't that big, not matter what anyone tells me. There are always new words being invented every day.) I wanted something more. Maybe more scenes like the one in the showers with Robinson. Standing up. Being brave. I am a fan of those scenes. While this story was fascinating with the scenes it has...I wanted more. I didn't mind the going to Colorado part. That was cool. Really cool. It's like meeting the parents but not. (Since they weren't...dating or anything.) The second coming out. (I found that hilarious to think of.) And then...the backstory that came from Rafe's writing. I thought that was a nice way to show us, the readers, his life.
There was a lot of drinking. It was quite crazy. Especially that one party scene. Man...who knew that was a drinking game? I can't imagine not puking at least once. (Spinning and alcohol. The best combination for puking since 1985.) I know that teenagers drink. I get that. But seriously? Each room Rafe stays in has their own drinking game/drink. Plastic screwdrivers. Seriously?

The romance was adorable. I have to admit that. It was fluffy. Very fluffy. I knew the relationship would blossom. It had to. Who are we kidding? The two were compatible. They clicked. And when they kissed...whoa. I felt my cheeks heat up a little bit. They did have chemistry. And what they had worked. It made Rafe's decision to be not openly gay but not in the closet complicated. And Ben's sexuality was more confusing. He loved Rafe. Like...eros but also agape. (I won't forget that. I'll use it until the end of time. Agape. Nice word.) They had something special. A bond that I hoped wouldn't break. And I hoped they would repair it. Sigh...boys. I don't get their minds sometimes.
I had one problem, though. I didn't need to know if either was hard or not... That freaked me out a bit. (It's not like I haven't read a few smexy scenes before, though. Hahaha.) I get it. Boys have urges. Boys have their own private parts. And private thoughts. But why does that reign king? Why is that the first thing you ask? You don't need to go there, kiddo. I'm fine without knowing if you got hard.

Ending was odd. I actually wanted Ben to forgive Rafe. I liked that relationship. I would have went with that relationship to the end. As I've said, I liked the relationship. It was a good ship. And a captain goes down with his or her ship. (Heh heh.) I wanted something else. I didn't mind that Rafe made up with best friend Claire Olivia. Those two were good friends. I liked how they went about their friendship. It was good to see such a close duo. These days it's been dating the entire way. This was...new and refreshing. I didn't like how the relationship ended. That was a problem. I wanted forgiveness. Perhaps Ben did forgive Rafe. Maybe he did. Maybe he didn't. We don't know. I have problems with not knowing things at times. I like to think I have connections and am good at eavesdropping. So this made me a bit upset. I wanted the finality. Too bad I didn't get it.
I do think that it's great that Rafe finally accepted the him-being-gay thing. It was a part of thing he couldn't deny. It's like trying to be someone else. Putting on someone else's personality for a day. Ick. That would freak me out. (Especially if they were happy-go-lucky. I like being who I am, thank you very much. My morbid comments and perverted jokes make me unique.) The fact that he finally accepted himself was great. You have to know yourself before anything else.

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3/5

'Name of Ra' by Kelsey Ketch: Cover Reveal

Name of Ra (Descendants of Isis #3)

by Kelsey Ketch 

Release Date: 11/02/15

Summary from Goodreads:

“Set has risen.”

After being on the run from a psychotic cult for a week, Natara “Natti” Stone has finally come to realize she and Seth are the only two people standing between the Sons of Set and the secret name of Ra. Holding a part of the key that unlocks Ra’s power, they relocate to a more isolated location in the California mountains. While laying low, Natti becomes even more determined to understand her mother’s bloodline and her blessing from the goddess, Isis. But when she starts seeing the truth behind her destiny, she begins to doubt her role in the events that are about to unfold.

Then the unthinkable happens . . .

All Seth O’Keefe wanted was to get Natti as far away from his father and the Sons of Set as possible. Unfortunately, after hearing of Natti’s destiny from Isis’s own lips, he realizes they have bigger issues to worry about. Especially when one stupid slip up leads the god of chaos himself straight to their doorstep. Now Natti is the god’s prisoner, and Set holds the key to unlocking the location of the secret name of Ra. Can Seth save Natti from her own destiny and thwart the demented god’s rise to power?

*Note: Content for Upper YA* 

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During her high school years, Kelsey Ketch could always be found tucked away in a little corner of the hall or classroom, writing her fantasy worlds and creating illustrations and maps. Today is no different, except now she’s writing in the break room at her office building or at the tables of the Barnes and Noble Café in Cary, North Carolina. She is also an avid reader, a part-time book blogger at Ketch’s Book Nook, and lives with her two orange tabbies and awesome and humorous flat-mate.Daughter of Isis is her debut novel.

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'Until the Beginning' by Amy Plum

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When Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people's gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.

Juneau and her new companion Miles's cross-country journey to find her clan has led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau's people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people - and herself - Juneau must discover what she, and her abilities, are truly capable of. 

Juneau was still kickass. She was awesome. Discovering cool-ass powers and new places. She was cool. Juneau had powers. She has spirit and fight. I liked that. She was one of those characters I had a deep respect for. She cared about family. She cared about friends. She was ruthless when she needed to be. She was a fighter when she needed to be. But she could also relax. (She had to get used to the modern technology first.) I thought that her discoveries about the truth of her clan and her important part was interesting. Following that was a major dilemma. Should she stay? Or go? Trust them? Or not? She was forced to choose. And I respected her decisions. 

I started to grow respect for Miles. He became this strong character. Charismatic. A leader. He was born for this position. He was born to lead. I thought his becoming was great. He changed. The Yara changed him. The Rite changed him. He was connected to nature. He was connected to the world. This opened him up. Miles had many bad things happen to him. He had to suffer through many things. His mother's depression. His father's ruthlessness. And Miles had to accept these things. And with Juneau's help, he accepted his life. All these things made me accept his personality. 

The plot wasn't the best. The scenes at Hunt's farm/ranch/whatever were cool. The most of the book was traveling. While I don't mind a cool traveling-across-America book, this book wasn't meant for cross-country trips. I felt like it should have been more about the clan and discoveries. 

The clan rescue scenes were great, though. Miles's true nature came out. I liked that. And Juneau was willing to do what she had to for her clan. I liked her devotion. These scenes were pressured. They were careful. I liked how the action came in. And how the clan fought. They fought with everything they had because if they didn't...well...let's be positive. And all the betrayals? Oh man. You don't always expect betrayals. 

The romance was a bit unexpected for me. I didn't think we needed that.  It was awkward for me. I felt like they didn't have too much chemistry. And you guys know how romance sits with me. I was never a big fan. 

I thought that Juneau did gain something because of the romance. She gained a friend. Someone to trust. And she needed that definitely. I felt like Juneau gained a friend, but she didn't need a boyfriend. The romance wasn't needed. A good friend is always great, though. 

The two were...okay, though. How they worked together. They were a good team. Her way with nature and her survival skills combined with his tactic knowledge. (Thank god for video games!) It was something else. Sadly, they didn't get many chances to work together. Sigh...

The ending was great. A good end. It came the story closure. They were no questions. I felt like the characters got justice. (I have to agree with what happened to Whit. He deserved it.) 

The last scenes were great. Reunion with the promise of meeting again. The oracle part? Funny actually. I enjoyed that. Miles played oracle, telling Juneau exactly what she wanted to hear. That was great. 

The story ended. And there isn't anything I want from it. That's a great thing.

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3.5/5

'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J Maas

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A thrilling, seductive new series from New York Timesbestselling author Sarah J. Maas, blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down! 

I won't say I liked this story from the beginning. The beginning turned me off actually; it annoyed me. I started to warm up to the story after a while. 

Feyre was a pretty tough girl. She was  awesome because of this toughness. She was badass. I liked that she did what she had for her family. It was a promise. I liked that she kept her promises. (And fought back when she couldn't.) She truly cared for her family, even if it seemed like they didn't have feelings of warmth for her. Feyre's personality was rough around the edges. I felt like her change was quick. Too quick. She was tough. Then not? I was confused. She just ended up all mushy and gushy. Kissy kissy. I felt like that was too odd. I felt like it was too quick. 

Tamlin wasn't bad. He could be better. He was mysterious at first. Then he was all smiles and cutesy la la la. I didn't like that. Tamlin did have a colorful past. I liked that. He held many secrets. It was fascinating to read these things that Tamlin did. The curse is hilarious. It's so specific. Seven times seven years? Why can't you just say forty-nine? What. I didn't get that. That's why I say it's funny. 

Rhysand...ah. Dark and mysterious. Just how I like my characters. I liked Rhysand. He was dark. And mysterious. And that was cool. (So cool.) He had motives to do things. Secret ones. He was cunning and clever. Just the way I like my characters. Rhysand had secrets to keep. And things he wanted. He was cruel at first. But he slowly became amazing. Dark and mysterious. Secretive. 

The plot was a bit boring. I'll say that. There wasn't much action. There was drama. Drama about the past, though. That wasn't bad. It was interesting enough. The plot is mostly frolicking through sunflower fields. (Which is okay if you like the fluff.) I wanted more action. More drama. The past was dramatic. Human lover. Destroy. Destroy. Revenge! MUWAHAHA. It wasn't bad. 

I don't mind the three trials. Those are amazing. They showed Feyre's cunning and strength and weaknesses. I liked that. They were interesting. More action-y. Feyre was awesome doing the trials. The time between the trials was okay. It was a bit annoying since Feyre was with Rhysand. 

The ending was much more interesting than the beginning. Or middle. 

One word I can use for the romance was whoa. When people said steamy, they meant steamy. Full on steam. Whoa. It was crazy. 

I felt like there wasn't something I like in the romance. It was too quick. It formed quickly. I thought it was too much on the random things Feyre was shown. 

I can't deny the chemistry, though. There was chemistry. Totally. I blushed when I read it. (That sex scene. It was about to be too explicit.) When people said hot, they meant it. I thought they were kidding. The chemistry was there. It was hot. And steamy. Man. That made me blush. 

The story caught steam as it moved on. The beginning was tiresome. It was a bit boring. I didn't like it. I considered putting it down. I didn't. Not sure if that's a good thing. I didn't completely like it. But the ending was satisfying. There was more movement. More action. More drama. I liked getting the tidbits of Tamlin's past. As well as Rhysand. (He was pretty cool.) And Feyre really came into her skin. She was supposed to be cool and badass. She wasn't like that until the three trails. (Loved the three trials. Loved it.) 

The beginning was eh. It wasn't special. Just two future lovers. And their secrets weighing between them. I found nothing special about that. I didn't love it. 

The ending was satisfying. There is no need for a sequel. There are no questions. It's a happy end. That's perfect. I liked the action. Ka-pow. Wow. And the last trial? Amazing. Feyre was really put to the test. Man. That was truly something. I thought the ending was fitting. It worked. I liked it.

I actually figured out the riddle. Heh heh. I could tell what it meant. (These books will have a definite answer. And it was obvious too. The answer was the important thing to the curse.) 

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3.5/5